Princess Galyanni Vadhana Cremation

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Princess Galyanni Vadhana Cremation Rehearsal

Over 3,000 Thai troops today participated in the dress rehearsal for the cremation ceremony of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana. The ceremony began with a solemn parade in which the Royal urn was taken to the crematorium, located in Sanam Luang ceremonial grounds adjacent to the Grand Palace. Her Royal Highness passed away on January 2nd this year, after a long battle with cancer, she was 84 years old.

Thousands of Thai and foreign visitors gathered to watch the rehearsal.

The night before the actual cremation ceremony begins the government will hold a traditional celebration consisting of Thai drama and dance depicting scenes from the Ramayana Story. There will also be a traditional puppet show. The actual ceremony will be held later this month (from November 14th to the 19th). Many mourners wearing black are expected to attend. They will bring with them ‘dokmai chan’ (paper flowers used in cremation rites) to place with the Princesses remains.

Her Royal Highness ashes will then be laid to rest in the Royal cemetery, located a few blocks away from the Grand Palace (shown in the picture below).

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) was very close to his elder sister. A popular member of the Royal family, the Princess worked tirelessly to promote the development of the Kingdom and the well-being of its people. Her passing has brought much sadness to Thai communities throughout the world.